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UK, Kuwait celebrate 125 years of partnership 

Discussions also centred on the urgent humanitarian situation in both Gaza and Lebanon and efforts to uphold regional stability….reports Asian Lite News

As the UK and Kuwait continue celebrations to mark 125 years of partnership, the Minister for the Middle East visited for key meetings with counterparts. His visit focused on defence, security and investment cooperation and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting de-escalation across the Middle East. 

Discussions also centred on the urgent humanitarian situation in both Gaza and Lebanon and efforts to uphold regional stability. 125 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Kuwait are being marked by a visit from UK Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer MP, in his first visit to Kuwait since taking office in July. 

Reiterating the UK’s call for an immediate ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, he discussed the deeply concerning situation in the Middle East and ways in which the UK and Kuwait, as close friends and partners, could work together to address this. 

The Minister met senior Kuwaiti officials, including the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, alongside who he had co-chaired the 21st Kuwait-UK Joint Steering Group in London on 4 September; and the Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority, Ghanem Al-Ghenaiman. 

Reflecting on his visit, Minister Falconer said, “For over a century and a quarter, the UK and Kuwait have shared strong diplomatic relations. This landmark anniversary year has provided us with the opportunity to reflect on our shared history, whilst also strengthening current and future collaboration. With a focus on ensuring regional stability, the UK is committed to working alongside Kuwait on de-escalating tensions across the Middle East and securing unimpeded aid access into Gaza.” 

Addressing a range of bilateral priorities, the Minister welcomed last month’s deal for the UK’s SRT Marine Systems to support the development of the Kuwait Coastguard’s capabilities, noting the defence and security co-operations between the two nations. 

Turning to the UK government’s commitment to growth, the Minister also discussed plans to continue strengthening substantial trade and investment ties, highlighting the Sovereign Investment Partnership signed in August 2023 and positive progress of negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. In 2023, the GCC was equivalent to the UK’s 9th largest trading partner – with total trade worth £57 billion. 

The Minister rounded off his visit by attending the first King’s Birthday Party to take place in Kuwait. While the theme was horticulture and heritage crafts – mutual interests of His Majesty the King and His Highness the Amir – Minister Falconer used his speech to stress the huge importance the UK places on its partnership with Kuwait, which spans a broad range of areas including trade and investment, defence and security, and culture and education. 

The Minister is visiting Kuwait as part of a wider Gulf tour. He will also visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week to discuss the importance of a ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon and de-escalation in the region. 

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UAE, Kuwait further expand relations

Emir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Hamdan during his visit….reports Asian Lite News

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, concluded his official visit to Kuwait, where he led a high-level UAE delegation.

Emir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Hamdan during his visit. Hamdan also met with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait; and His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

The meetings focused on deepening bilateral relations between the UAE and Kuwait, underscoring the strong brotherly ties and strategic partnership shared by the two nations.

During meeting with the Emir, Sheikh Hamdan praised Kuwait’s remarkable progress across various sectors and its efforts to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the ambitions outlined in the ‘Kuwait Vision 2035’ statement.

Hamdan highlighted Kuwait’s eminent stature on the regional and international stage, attributing it to the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the global respect Kuwait had earned on the strength of its honorable positions on key issues.

The meeting reviewed the enduring bilateral relations and the robust growth of the strategic partnership across various sectors, highlighting prospects for continued development based on shared goals and visions for comprehensive progress.

Hamdan highlighted that the strong fraternal and historical relations between the two countries provide a solid foundation for continued cooperation that promises to strengthen Gulf collaboration. He noted that the bilateral partnership is poised to reach new heights, backed up by farsighted agreements and a solid track record across key sectors.

The meeting reviewed recent events in the region and around the world, focusing on the evolving situation in the Middle East and the global challenges that call for increased international cooperation.

The two leaders also stressed the importance of finding effective solutions to mitigate the effects of conflicts and wars, which ultimately impede development and shatter aspirations for a secure and stable future that assures universal progress and prosperity.

H.H. was seen off at the Emiri Airport by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior of Kuwait.

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India, Kuwait discuss ways to advance bilateral trade

During the meeting, the two leaders expressed commitment to deepen and diversify bilateral trade for the mutual benefit of two nations….reports Asian Lite News

India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, held a meeting with Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce Industry, Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Al-Ajeel Al Askar, on Monday. The two sides discussed avenues to advance bilateral trade and investment cooperation through collaborative efforts.

Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait stated, “Amb @Adarshswaika1 met with H.E. Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Al-Ajeel Al Askar, Minister of Commerce Industry of Kuwait. Discussions focused on avenues to advance bilateral trade & investment cooperation through collaborative efforts.”

Indian envoy Adarsh Swaika also met Kuwait’s Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Bandar Salem Abdullah Al-Muzayan. The two officials discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation between India and Kuwait.

“Amb @AdarshSwaika1 called on Lt Gen Pilot Bandar Salem Abdullah Al Muzain, Chief of General Staff of Kuwait. They discussed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation between India and Kuwait, including forthcoming visit of 3 Indian naval ships to #Kuwait,” the Indian Embassy in Kuwait posted on X.

On September 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

During the meeting, the two leaders expressed commitment to deepen and diversify bilateral trade for the mutual benefit of two nations. It was the first meeting between PM Modi and the Crown Prince of Kuwait.

In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “Prime Minister conveyed that India attaches utmost importance to its bilateral relations with Kuwait. Both leaders recalled the strong historical ties and people-to-people linkages between the two countries. They noted with satisfaction that the two countries were supporting each other with energy and food security requirements.”

“They expressed their firm commitment to deepen and diversify bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of both countries. Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in Kuwait, which is the largest diaspora group in the country,” it added.

Earlier this month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and discussed strengthening India-Kuwait bilateral relations.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Good to meet again Kuwaiti FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya. Recalled our productive meeting recently in Kuwait.”

“Discussed taking forward India-Kuwait bilateral ties through an early meeting of our Joint Commission,” he added.

Notably, India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally friendly relations, which are rooted in history and have stood the test of time, according to MEA. India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and until 1961, the Indian rupee was a legal tender in Kuwait. The year 2021-22 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (ANI)

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PM holds bilaterals Kuwait Crown Prince, Nepal PM

The PM discussed India-Kuwait historical linkages and people-to-people contacts with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah…reports Asian Lite News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Nepalese counterpart, K.P. Sharma Oli, and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Sunday.

The PM discussed India-Kuwait historical linkages and people-to-people contacts with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

“The talks with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, were very productive. We discussed how to add vigour to India-Kuwait ties in sectors like pharma, food processing, technology, energy and more,” the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X.

“PM Narendra Modi met HH Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait today, on the sidelines of UNGA. The leaders reviewed India-Kuwait bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen our historical linkages and strong people-to-people contacts,” Randhir Jaiswal, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in a post on X.

The leaders noted with satisfaction that the two countries were supporting each other with energy and food security requirements.

“They expressed their firm commitment to deepen and diversify bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of both countries. Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in Kuwait, which is the largest diaspora group in the country,” the MEA said, adding that the meeting between the leadership of the two countries is expected to impart fresh momentum to bilateral ties between India and Kuwait.

India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and until 1961, Indian Rupee was a legal tender in Kuwait. Till the discovery and development of oil, Kuwait’s economy revolved around its fine harbour and maritime activities which included shipbuilding, pearl diving, fishing and voyages to India on wooden dhows carrying dates, Arabian horses and pearls that were traded for wood, cereals, clothes and spices.

The two countries have had diplomatic relations for more than 60 years.

‘Fruitful meeting with Modi’

After the meeting, Prime Minister Modi in a post on X said: “Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli in New York. The India-Nepal friendship is very robust and we look forward to adding even more momentum to our ties. Our talks focused on issues such as energy, technology and trade.”

Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Oli described the meeting as “fruitful” and various matters of bilateral relations were discussed during the meeting.

According to Nepal’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, the two countries enjoy excellent bilateral ties. Founded on the age-old connection of history, culture, tradition and religion, these relations are “close, comprehensive and multidimensional and are pronounced more in political, social, cultural, religious and economic engagements with each other”.

The two countries established diplomatic relations on June 17, 1947.

Regarding its relations with India, the Nepalese foreign office says that the “unwavering commitment to the principles of peaceful coexistence, sovereign equality, and understanding of each other’s aspirations and sensitivities has been the firm foundation on which our bilateral relations have been growing further”.

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UAE, Kuwait discuss ways to bolster strategic ties

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his greetings and best wishes to the Amir of Kuwait…reports Asian Lite News

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait.

During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, along with his best wishes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity.

In return, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his greetings and best wishes to the Amir of Kuwait, wishing further growth and prosperity for the Kuwaiti people under his leadership.

The two sides discussed the long-standing fraternal ties between the UAE and Kuwait and the progress in bilateral cooperation across various fields that serve the interests of both countries and support their shared aspirations for development and prosperity.

The meeting also addressed the importance of supporting Gulf Cooperation Council efforts to serve the common interests of GCC countries and their peoples, contributing to enhancing regional security, stability, and prosperity.

Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, in Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the visiting dignitary and discussed ways to bolster the strategic partnership between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the progress resulting from the signing of several MoUs and Executive Programmes across various sectors during the fifth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee, held earlier this week in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the steady progress achieved in boosting the partnership between the UAE and Kuwait stems from deep-rooted fraternal ties, established long ago. The foundation for these ties were laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and the late Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that the UAE and Kuwait’s development journey continues to grow stronger each day, driven by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait.

Other focus areas of the meeting included boosting trade and expanding tourism by leveraging popular attractions both in the UAE and Kuwait. The two sides also highlighted the need to involve the private sector and explore new investment opportunities to achieve the ambitious goals of both nations and secure a better future for their peoples.

The meeting also covered important regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East. The two parties explored strategies to address regional challenges, with a focus on ensuring security and stability while working towards a comprehensive peace.

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India, Kuwait agree to strengthen cooperation  

During the FOC, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relationship and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest…reports Asian Lite News

India and Kuwait on Wednesday undertook a comprehensive review of the bilateral relationship and both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including political ties, trade and investment, education and people-to-people contacts.

The sixth round of India-Kuwait Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in Kuwait, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

During the FOC, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relationship and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

“Expressing satisfaction with the traditionally strong bilateral ties, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including political ties, regular high-level exchanges, trade and investment, education, technology, health, culture and people-to-people contacts,” it said.

The Indian delegation was led by Aseem R Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) (JS), Ministry of External Affairs.

Ambassador Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs of Kuwait (AFM), headed the Kuwaiti delegation.

Also, the joint secretary called on Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. At the meeting, he discussed avenues and new initiatives to deepen the India-Kuwait partnership, the statement said.

Earlier on Tuesday, he met Ziyad Al-Najem, Under Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and discussed avenues to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation including further boosting bilateral trade, diversifying the trade basket, deepening energy cooperation and “new initiatives in technology and fintech,” it said.

“In his meeting with Tahani Rashid Al-Naseer, Assistant Foreign Minister (Legal), MoFA, discussions pertained for early finalisation of ongoing negotiations of various agreements and MoUs,” the statement said.

The timely convening of the FOC in continuation of the previous FOC in May 2023 is expected to “impart further momentum in bilateral relations”. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the outcome of the consultations. It was agreed to hold the next FOC in New Delhi at a mutually convenient time, it added.

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Kuwait fire tragedy leaves Kerala and TN grieving

In a daring bid to escape the flames, he made a split-second decision and jumped onto a nearby water tank. Though the leap to safety left him with broken ribs and injuries, Nalinakshan managed to survive the tragedy...reports Asian Lite News

The Kuwait fire tragedy that claimed the lives of at least 45 Indians, including 23 from Kerala and seven from Tamil Nadu, has left the two states reeling with grief as stories emerge of the affected families struggling to come to terms with their devastating loss.

Based on details shared by the Kuwaiti authorities, the Kerala government officially released the list of the deceased persons on Thursday evening. According to this list, there were also three victims from Andhra Pradesh and one from Karnataka. Earlier, an official from the Department of Non-Resident Keralites’ Affairs (NORKA) unofficially said that, according to information provided by its help desk in Kuwait, 24 Malayalees had died in the fire.

Of these, 22 have been identified, he said, and added that 12 others from the state were seriously injured. Previously, quoting information provided by Tamil associations based abroad, Tamil Nadu Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Gingee K S Masthan had told reporters that five persons from the state were killed. Initially, the lack of confirmation from the government and the company where the victims worked had left families in a dilemma. However, they soon came to know about the deaths through officials, friends and family, as well as news reports. Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones. Among them were that of a father from Kerala identifying the remains of his son in Kuwait by the tattoo on his hand and a man dying before he could fulfill his desire to gift his daughter a phone in appreciation of her excellent plus two exam results. Pradeep, who hails from Kottayam and worked for the same company as his son Sreehari in Kuwait, identified the remains of his son by a tattoo on his hand. “I was called to a mortuary to identify my son’s remains. When I went there, I saw that the face was completely swollen and the nose was covered with soot.

I was unable to identify him. I just could not. Then I told them that he has a tattoo on his hand. Based on that, he was identified,” a sobbing Pradeep told a Malayalam news channel in Kuwait on Thursday. Lukose, a resident of Kollam in Kerala, had bought a mobile phone for his elder daughter, who had scored excellent marks in the plus two (class 12) board exams. He was planning to bring it next month when he intended to come home to arrange her admission in a nursing course in Bengaluru, a relative said. “Initially, his death was not confirmed. Then on Wednesday evening, the friends and church members went to the police to enquire and that is when they confirmed it,” the relative said. In Kottayam district’s Pampady area, grief struck a family living in a rented accommodation as 29-year-old Stephin Abraham Sabu lost his life in the tragedy. Akash S Nair (32), a resident of Pandalam in Pathanamthitta district, died while attempting to escape from the fire when he succumbed to the smoke, close family sources said. Amidst the tales of sorrow of grieving families an account of survival also emerged. It was about how a daring split-second decision by Nalinakshan, who was among those in the burning building, saved his life. The resident of Thrikkaripur in northern Kerala, found himself trapped in a third floor apartment in the building when disaster struck.

In a daring bid to escape the flames, he made a split-second decision and jumped onto a nearby water tank. Though the leap to safety left him with broken ribs and injuries, Nalinakshan managed to survive the tragedy. As those left behind to pick up the pieces of their suddenly devastated lives wondered how to move forward, the Kerala government held an emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday to provide some succour to the affected families from the state. The cabinet meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan decided to provide Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance to the families in the state whose kin died in the fire, and Rs 1 lakh to the injured. It also decided to immediately send state Health Minister Veena George to Kuwait to coordinate efforts to provide treatment for the injured persons from the state and to ensure the earliest repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased to Kerala.

Later in the evening, the Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement saying that Vijayan has directed officials to ensure that when the bodies of the deceased reach Kerala, they are taken to their homes in special ambulances from the airport. Talking to reporters, Minister George said, “We are informed that the bodies will be transported to Kochi. The CM has given all the instructions. Twenty five ambulances have been arranged here.” Earlier in the day, she met the families of victims in Pathanamthitta district.

At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in the fire on Wednesday at the seven-storey building where 196 migrant workers were staying in the southern Kuwait city of Mangaf. Most of the deaths were due to smoke inhalation, Kuwaiti media reported, adding that the fire started in a kitchen. Construction firm NBTC group rented the building for the stay of more than 195 workers, most of them Indians from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the northern states, Kuwaiti media said.

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IAF Brings Back Bodies of 45 Indians from Kuwait Fire

A massive fire erupted in a six-storey building in Kuwait’s Mangaf city on Wednesday, killing at least 49 people…reports Asian Lite News

A special Air Force aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians, who died in a devastating fire on June 12, took off from Kuwait early Friday morning and will first land in Kerala’s Kochi and then leave for Delhi.

Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, who had rushed to Kuwait, is also returning in the same aircraft.

“A special IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of 45 Indian victims in the fire incident in Kuwait has taken off for Kochi. MoS @KVSinghMPGonda, who coordinated with Kuwaiti authorities ensuring swift repatriation, is onboard the aircraft,” said the Indian embassy in Kuwait.

Ambulances have been kept on standby at the Cochin airport where the plane will land.

A massive fire erupted in a six-storey building in Kuwait’s Mangaf city on Wednesday, killing at least 49 people.

The embassy said that 176 Indian workers were in the housing facility, 45 of them died and 33 were hospitalised.

The victims include 23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three each from Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, two from Odisha, and one each from Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Haryana.

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Rahul expresses shock over Kuwait fire tragedy

Kriti Vardhan told the media that PM Modi has called a meeting and they will visit Kuwait. He said immediate action will be taken…reports Asian Lite News

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his shock and grief over “the horrific news of the death of more than 40 Indians in a fire in Kuwait City”, saying the condition of “our workers in the Middle East is a serious matter of concern”.

“Shocked and saddened by the horrific news of the death of more than 40 Indians in a fire in Kuwait City. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families, and I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. The condition of our workers in the Middle East is a serious matter of concern,” Gandhi said in a post on X.

“The Government of India, working alongside its counterparts, must prioritise the safety of our citizens and ensure dignified living standards,” he added.

Meanwhile, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, is urgently travelling to Kuwait on the instructions of PM Modi to oversee assistance to Indians injured in the fire tragedy in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday.

The minister will also coordinate with local authorities.

“As directed by PM @narendramodi , MoS for External Affairs @KVSinghMPGonda is urgently travelling to Kuwait to oversee assistance to those injured in the fire tragedy and to coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died in this unfortunate incident,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

Kriti Vardhan told the media that PM Modi has called a meeting and they will visit Kuwait. He said immediate action will be taken.

“PM Modi has called us for a meeting and after the meeting we will visit Kuwait. An immediate action will be taken,” he said.

A fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday.

India’s ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, visited the Al-Adan hospital where over 30 Indian workers are being treated.

Amb @AdarshSwaika visited the Al-Adan hospital where over 30 Indian workers injured in today’s fire incident have been admitted. He met a number of patients and assured them of full assistance from the Embassy,” the Indian Embassy in Kuwait shared on X.

The ambassador also visited Farwaniya Hospital, where six workers, who are expected to be mostly Indians, who got injured in the fire incident were admitted.

Among those six, the hospital authorities confirmed that four of them have been released, one has shifted to Jahra Hospital and one in the ward is stable now.

The Indian Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number +965-65505246 in connection with the tragic fire-accident involving Indian workers today.

“All concerned are requested to connect over this helpline for updates. Embassy remains committed to render all possible assistance,” it said in a post on X.

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his deep shock over the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city.

“Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information. Deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives. Wish early and full recovery to those who have been injured. Our Embassy will render the fullest assistance to all concerned in this regard.” (ANI)

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PM holds meeting to review Kuwait fire incident

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting to review the situation in the wake of the fire mishap in Kuwait, where people of Indian origin have been affected, on Wednesday. EAM S. Jaishankar also seen. (ANI Photo)

PM Modi held a meeting on Wednesday in the national capital to review the fire incident in Kuwait that took the lives of over 40 people and injured 30 Indian workers…reports Asian Lite News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the team of the Ministry of External Affairs and other officials concerned on Wednesday evening regarding the tragic fire incident in Kuwait, in which over 40 people were killed and more than 30 Indian workers were injured.

The External Affairs team will leave for Kuwait on Thursday to take stock of the situation and see those injured currently being treated in hospital.

“…We stand with the victims of the Kuwait fire incident, we express our sympathy to them. We had a meeting with PM Modi and tomorrow morning we are traveling to Kuwait. We will take stock of the situation and those who are admitted to the hospital,” Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said.

PM Modi held a meeting on Wednesday in the national capital to review the fire incident in Kuwait that took the lives of over 40 people and injured 30 Indian workers.

He further said that the identification of the casualties is underway and the injured people are being taken care of properly.

“We have been reported that the injured have been taken care of properly. The identification process of those who have died is underway…,” he said.

Moreover, the MoS highlighted that the maximum Indian workers belong to Kerala and other parts of South India.

“The maximum people are from Kerala and other parts of South India and the identification process is underway…,” he said, adding, “We will stay there as long as we are needed.”

A fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the fire incident in Kuwait which took place early Wednesday.

PM Modi expressed his sadness over the fire mishap in Kuwait City adding that his thoughts are with the family and close ones of the victims of the incident.

He further assured that the Indian embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the concerned authorities for further assistance.

Earlier in the day, the Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika visited the Al-Adan hospital where over 30 Indian workers are being treated.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad al-Yousuf al-Sabah paid a visit to the site and ordered the arrest of the building’s owner, according to Al Jazeera. (ANI)

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